Orange undercoat

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally Posted by HUntsville Matt

Hi,

I'm new to the forum - I'm part of the group in Huntsville Ontario that are restoring the local Legion chapter's carrier after many years of neglect.

Can anyone offer any insight or background about the orange paint used throughout the engine compartment in Canadian built carriers, or is it just the vehicle we happen to have?

Any historic info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
Matt

What you may be looking at is weathered or sun bleached red oxide primer which tends to turn orange with age and weathering..OR It may be the Great Pumpkin..of Charlie Brown fame...!!
Did it come out of a pumpkin patch...????